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Spend three unhurried hours on a private tiki boat to Crab Island, Destin’s famous sandbar. Swim, float, and enjoy water games with a licensed captain, life jackets, and coolers included.
Spend three unhurried hours on a private tiki boat to Crab Island, Destin’s famous sandbar. Swim, float, and enjoy water games with a licensed captain, life jackets, and coolers included.
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Operated by ORIGINAL TIKI CRUISE DESTIN · Destin, Florida
The boat hums up the pass and the shoreline opens: a shallow, shimmering shoal appears like a beach that refused to meet the shore. On this half-day tiki‑boat cruise out of Destin, the water is the main event — you’ll anchor on the famous Crab Island sandbar, slide off the swim platform, and trade the engine’s vibration for the slap of warm Gulf water against your ankles.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable boarding a small boat and swimming in shallow water.
This is a 3‑hour half‑day cruise that includes transit from the dock to Crab Island, time anchored at the sandbar, and return to the harbor.
Yes — the operator supplies USCG‑approved life jackets for all ages and required safety gear.
Most small coolers and non‑glass containers are allowed; the tour includes bottled water and ice in a shared cooler.
The boat operator lists wheelchair‑accessible boarding and surfaces at the dock, but there is a short walk to the waiting area; contact the operator about specific mobility needs.
Crab Island evolved from shallow Gulf shoals and grew into a seasonal recreational anchorage over recent decades, shaped by tidal currents and regional dredging projects.
High summer use strains the sandbar environment; visitors should pack out all trash, avoid disturbing wildlife, and use reef‑safe products to limit local impact.
ORIGINAL TIKI CRUISE DESTIN operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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